Overview

• Rockets GM Rafael Stone said Bucks executive Jon Horst refused to engage on a trade for the two-time MVP.
• Reports throughout the offseason indicate Milwaukee has declined to entertain outside pitches rather than shop Antetokounmpo.
• Shams Charania reports Antetokounmpo is still assessing Milwaukee’s title outlook and has not made a decision on his future.
• Antetokounmpo is competing for Greece at EuroBasket, making a pre–training camp trade request unlikely given the calendar.
• Facing Damian Lillard’s season-ending Achilles injury, the Bucks stretched his contract, signed Myles Turner, and added or retained several role players.